full-size

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌsīz 

1

: having the usual or normal size of its kind

a full-size keyboard

2

US, of a bed : having the dimensions 54 by 75 inches (about 1.4 by 1.9 meters)

also : of a size to fit a full-size bed

full-size sheets

compare king-size, queen-size, twin-size

3

US, of a vehicle : relatively large in size

especially, of a sedan : having four doors and seating for up to six

Not too long ago, everyone, and we mean everyone, from Elvis to your Aunt Bea drove a big, powerful full-size American car. …

—Scott Oldham

Examples of full-size in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of throwing them all into one large pouch, this toiletry bag has multiple compartments, zippers, elastic, and slots for full-size bottles. —Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025

Its main compartment is 12 inches tall and 7 inches wide, which has enough room to store my essentials — including a full-size tablet. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025

The sweet spot between a wristlet and a full-size purse, this slightly larger version of Lululemon’s original belt bag gets praise for its ability to pack a lot of goods while still being comfortable and cute. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025

This is a great time to save on a full-size hood that will fit your home's style. —Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for full-size

• advise
• applies
• apprise
• arise
• assize
• baptize
• belies
• bitwise
• capsize
• chastise
• chordwise
• clockwise

Kids Definition

full-size

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌsīz

1

: having the usual or normal size of its kind

2

: having a size of 54 inches by 75 inches (about 1.4 meters by 1.9 meters)

a full-size bed